Monday, 22 August 2016

Loquat benefits

The loquat is a native of the rainforests of
southeastern China, from where it branched out to Japan, across Europe,
and to the Americas. It's possible to walk down a Southern California
street and see the beautiful, bush-like evergreens. Loquats, like
apples, strawberries, and pears, are members of the rose family
(Rosaceae). The fruit goes by a number of names, including Japanese
plums, Japanese medlars, nisperos, and Maltese plums. The juicy, sweet
(with a touch of tang) fruit is not only tasty, it is full of nutrients
and other beneficial ingredients.

Nutritional Content

Loquats pack quite a nutritional punch for one small fruit.

Vitamins

One large fruit provides 6% of the recommended daily allowance of Vitamin A
, and a cupful contains more than half of an adult’s requirement.
Vitamin A is the secret to healthy skin, mucous membranes, and eyes.
Most of the B Vitamins complex is found in loquats. They are, in particular, a good source of vitamin B6.

Antioxidants

Flavonoid antioxidants are found in abundance. Chlorogenic acid, one
type of these oxygen-free-radical busters, is more strongly concentrated
in ripe fruits. Among the benefits are a reduced likelihood of high
blood pressure, certain eye diseases, heart problems, and some types of
cancer.

The Omegas

Loquats are full of both omega 3 and omega 6 fatty
acids. These monounsaturated fats are good for the heart and also keep
brain function at an optimum level.

Dietary Fiber

Pectin, an insoluble dietary fiber, is a natural laxative which works
by keeping moisture in the colon. Toxic substances are thus removed
before they can damage the colon’s mucous membrane. What’s more, there
is less time for this organ to bind with substances that can cause
cancer. In addition, pectin lessens the rate of cholesterol’s
reabsorption in the colon, which benefits those whose blood cholesterol
is too high. Dietary fiber also plays an important role in weight loss.
Loquats are extremely low in calories, fewer than 10 in each piece of
fruit.

Loquat Leaves

Lush, dark green foliage makes the loquat tree a thing of beauty. The
leaves provide many benefits to health and well-being. Even more than
the fruit, the loquat tree’s greenery provides protection and relief
from numerous disorders.
Loquat leaves are a major weapon in the arsenal against adult-onset,
or type 2, diabetes. The tormentic acid in loquat leaves boosts insulin
production, while loquat leaf extract lowers glucose levels. (Wang, Z.,
Wang, W., and Chan, P. Treating type 2 diabetes mellitus with
traditional Chinese and Indian medicinal herbs. Evidence-Based
Complementary Alternative Medicine 2013, 17 pages)
The leaves are powerful cholesterol-reducing and antioxidant agents.
What’s more, the foliage is a demonstrated liver-function booster and a
proven cancer-fighter. Oral and breast tumors are two types that are
responsive to loquat leaf extract. In addition, this extract is
antiviral, thanks to its phytochemicals; even HIV is susceptible.

Anti-spasmodic

The leaves are also an effective anti-spasmodic, which is beneficial
to pregnant women afflicted by morning sickness. A tonic made by boiling
the leaves is a thirst-quencher and a guard against sunstroke. The
therapeutic benefits of this solution extend to treatment of various
types of wounds. (Singh, B et. al. Pharmacological potential of
Eriobotrya japonica: an overview. International Research Journal of
Pharmacy 2010;1:95-99 and Kim, M et al. Loquat (Eriobotrya japonica)
extracts suppress the adhesion, migration and invasion of human breast
cancer cell line. Nutritional Research
and Practice 2009:4(259-264)

Reduces inflammation

Another effect of the extract of these remarkable leaves is of
far-reaching benefit. Patients living with the autoimmune disorders
rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis, Crohn’s disease, and other
diseases in which inflammation plays a role find relief from their
symptoms. In addition, the progression of the maladies themselves may be
positively affected. (Prasad, P. et. al. Age-Associated chronic
diseases require age-old medicine: role of chronic inflammation.
Preventive Medicine 2012;54:S29-S37.)

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